key topic 2 Flashcards
how many seats did the nazi party have in 1928
only 12
who was chancellor in april 1932, were they good
Bruning- no he made 2 politically fatal errors: banned SS and SA; announced mass buy-up of land to house unemployed and homeless which angered landowners (including HIndenburg)
when did Bruning resign
30th may 1932
when did von Papen become chancellor and how
30th may 1932- apppointed by schleicher who was building right-wing coalition
what were Hindenburg and Von papen accused of and why
being a ‘Cabinet of Barons’ as they abused Article 48
when did schliecher become chancellor
2nd december 1932
what deal did schliecher try to make and failed
offered to rule as military dictator, hindenburg refused
what did Von Papen say to Hitler
he would support him as chancellor if he was made vice chancellor
what did Von Papen say to Hindenburg
they could control hitler
when did hitler become chancellor
30th january 1933
what were the causes of the munich putsch
longterm-unhappy right-wing groups, blaming defeat of WWI on November criminals
mediumterm- nazi’s influenced by Mussolini fascists
shortterm- hyperinflation, French occupation of Ruhr
what was the Munich Putsch plan
Hitler and SA would take Von Kahr, Seisser and Lossow in Bavaria forcing them to support Hitler.
SA would control Munich army barracks; expected local people and army support.
any supporters would help overthrow government
What actually happened in the Munich Putsch
Hitler and 600 SA soldiers burst in. He fired a gun to the ceiling addressing what was happening. However army remained loyal to Weimar government and Ludendorff released Kahr, Seisser and Lossow. Assault failed.
When was Hitler arrested
November 11th
what did hitler write in prison for 9 months
Mein Kampf- My struggle laying out his views
When was the ban on the Nazi party lifted
February 1925
When was the Wall Street Crash
October 1929
What happened in the Wall Street Crash
Share prices dropped in USA, too many people rushed to sell shares and bank ran out of cash.
Effects of Wall Street Crash on Germany
banking crisis: people lost savings as banks lost money-> investment crash as couldn’t pay loans and no money to invest in industries-> unemployment rates increased as businesses closed-> taxes went up
What made the Reichstag look powerless in 1932
they only met 13 times, bruning used article 48 66 times
how many seats did the nazi party gain in july 1932, why was hitler not appointed chancellor
230 (the highest) reichstag was not prepared to work with hitler so another election was held
how many people in germany were homeless in 1933
6.1million
why did the NAzi’s attract some of the working class
promise of “work and bread”, frustated young men attracted by order of SA, made for socialist/working class people
why did Nazi’s attract most of the middle class/right wingers
Great depression/ government taxes hit them worst, loose more to communism, wanted traditional values, farmers, promises to big businesses
why did Nazi’s attracted middle and working class voters
lost faith in moderate parties, antisemitics, frustated with weak government
what was the appeal of HItler
powerful speeches, memorable appearance and symbol, consistent messages, SA strength- 400,000 by 1930 compared to communist red front fighters 130,000
how did hitler appeal to women
promises to tradition and family
how did hitler appeal to young
Hitler youth, exciting
why did support for hitler drop in 1923
embarassment from Munich Putsch
How did Hitler take over NSDAP
1921- Twenty-Five-Point programme where he forced leadership change, restructered party and private army formed
when was the Munich Putsch
November 1923
